A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9788910 Details
Epoch: 460Number of transactions in block: 31
slot_no: 113372337
epoch_slot_no: 15537
block_no: 9788733
slot_leader_id: 5023879
size: 55061
time: 2024-01-11 02:03:48
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x45bf98dfce9b311c66becd7cbcae168632922a41f02a90b4a2fab9bfb046183c
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 13